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Ordered Bilstein 5100’s need advice?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Jmb0351, Mar 23, 2021.

  1. Mar 23, 2021 at 9:27 AM
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    Jmb0351

    Jmb0351 [OP] New Member

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    They finally came back in stock so I ordered a set for my 2019 off-road premium. What is a good setting for the fronts I want to keep just a little bit of rake for when I haul a trailer and load up the rear?
    Also thinking about adding a medium weight rear spring to replace the factory. I won’t have a crazy amount of weight just coolers a mountain bike some racks but wanted to Stiffen it up?
    Any help is appreciated, thnx
     
  2. Mar 23, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    koukimonster

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    Sounds like the setting you want is stock height aka 0. Stock rake was designed for exactly what you do.

    Of course, if you lift the rear, you can lift the front too, and keep the rake.

    I like to lift the front one inch more than the rear, just like the TRD Pro sits. But, I don't haul a trailer or load up the rear with much stuff. Just my camping gear for two and I'm already approaching reverse rake.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2021 at 9:50 AM
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    mebigglesworth

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    265/70/17 Falken Wildpeak AT3, Bilstein 5100's: 1.75" front, 1" Cornfed spacer rear
    If you want to level it out then you will want to go one notch up which should take it to .85 in on the front. If you want to keep it the same with a rake to it then you just would leave the c-clip at the lowest setting on the front shocks
     
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